Legacy in Motion
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Gather. Celebrate. Build.
Community experiences connecting Akron's past, present and future.
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Akron, Ohio
2026 — 2027
Upcoming + Signature Events
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Oct 7, 2026
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Legacy Center
Legacy Center
Soft Opening
Experience the beginning of a new cultural, educational and community space in Akron.
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02
The Legacy Walk
A future community experience celebrating history, connection and legacy.
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2027
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Village Ball
Akron gathers again for an evening of culture, community and purpose.
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01 — Featured Event
October 7, 2026
Akron's Black Community Cultural Center & Museum
Explore the Soft Opening
Legacy Center Soft Opening
A new chapter in Akron's story begins.
Join Mt. Olive Baptist Church and Greater Bethel Baptist Church for the soft opening of the AROPI Legacy Center, a cultural and community space created to preserve history, strengthen connection and carry legacy forward.
Date
Wednesday
October 7, 2026
October 7, 2026
Location
1180 Slosson St.
Akron, OH 44320
Akron, OH 44320
Doors Open
4:00 PM
History preserved. Legacy continued.
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Coming Soon
The Legacy Walk
A new community experience is taking shape.
The Legacy Walk is being developed as another opportunity to connect Akron's history, community and future through shared experience.
Additional information will be announced as plans are finalized.
Date
To Be Announced
Location
To Be Announced
Registration
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Planning in Progress
2027
What's Next
The Village Ball
The Village Ball
Returns.
This year's celebration raised the bar. Next year, we're building on it.
Details for the 4th Annual Village Ball are coming soon. Start planning now to join us for another celebration of culture, community and legacy.
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01 — Past Event
2026
Akron, Ohio
3rd Annual
Thank You, Akron.
The Village showed up.
And together, we moved the Legacy forward.
265
Seats Sold
Against a 150-seat goal
$30K+
Goal Exceeded
Community fundraising goal
3rd
Annual
Village Ball
More Than One Night
A community in motion.
The 3rd Annual Village Ball brought our community together for an unforgettable evening of culture, fellowship, recognition and purpose.
What began with an ambitious goal became something larger. We set out to fill 150 seats. The community helped us welcome 265 guests.
We set a $30,000 fundraising goal, and together we exceeded it.
To every sponsor, donor, volunteer, honoree, community partner and guest who helped make the evening possible: thank you.
The Village Ball was never simply about one night. Every contribution moves the Legacy Center closer to becoming the cultural, educational and community institution Akron deserves.
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One Community
Leaving a Legacy.
The Story Continues
Akron, Ohio
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What Comes Next.
Attend an event. Support the Legacy Center. Help build what comes next for Akron.
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Build the Legacy
Help move the Legacy Center forward through continued community support.
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Be Part of It
Connect with the Legacy Building Project and find ways to participate.
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Every voice and every act of support helps strengthen the future of the Legacy Center.
Akron Legacy Building Project
Legacy in Motion